Staff Accountant

Downtown Escondido, CA | 100% Onsite | Full-Time

We're partnering with a well-established consumer products manufacturer that's been an industry leader for more than 20 years. Their innovative products are distributed through major retailers across North America, and they're looking for a Staff Accountant to join their collaborative accounting team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 1-3 years of accounting experience who wants exposure beyond traditional AP responsibilities. You'll work alongside an experienced Accounting Manager and Controller while gaining hands-on experience with month-end close, financial reporting, ERP implementation, and process improvement initiatives.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Direct mentorship from experienced accounting leadership
• Exposure to month-end close, GAAP accounting, and financial reporting
• Opportunity to participate in a major ERP implementation
• Collaborative team with long-term career growth potential
• Stable organization with an excellent reputation and low turnover
• Convenient downtown location with a team-oriented, onsite environment

What You'll Do

• Manage the full-cycle Accounts Payable process, including invoice coding, approvals, and payment processing
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and prepaid schedules in accordance with GAAP
• Support month-end close activities and account reconciliations
• Assist with commission and royalty reporting
• Set up and maintain vendor records, W-9s, and 1099 reporting
• Coordinate with operations regarding inventory, inbound container costs, and invoice approvals
• Assist with financial reporting, data analysis, and special accounting projects
• Help support process improvements and ERP system implementation initiatives
• Collaborate across departments to ensure timely and accurate financial information

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field
• 1-3 years of accounting experience
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and month-end close
• Experience with Accounts Payable and account reconciliations
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
• Self-starter who enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing, distribution, or consumer products experience
• Inventory accounting exposure
• ERP system experience (SAP, NetSuite, Acumatica, or similar)

Benefits & Perks

• 95% employer-paid medical insurance (employee base plan)
• Multiple healthcare plan options, including Kaiser and Aetna
• 4% company 401(k) match
• 3 weeks of PTO to start, with increased vacation after two years
• Paid holidays
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced accounting leaders and gain exposure to Controller-level responsibilities
• Involvement in a company-wide ERP implementation—a valuable resume-building experience
• Stable, growing organization with a collaborative and supportive culture

If you're looking for an opportunity where you can expand your accounting knowledge, gain meaningful exposure across multiple accounting functions, and grow with a successful organization, we'd love to connect.